Facelift
in Chicago, IL
Rejuvenate Your Unique Allure
Chicago Facelift at Dr. Sameer Kapadia
Your beauty is unique. But signs of aging can make you feel less like your sparkly self. Board-certified Chicago plastic surgeon, Dr. Sameer Kapadia, specializes in expert facelift techniques that elevate your look while keeping true to your authentic essence. Facelift surgery remains the most effective facial rejuvenation method for individuals with more advanced signs of aging. Every procedure is meticulously designed around the patient's needs, ensuring results you will love. Reverse the signs of facial aging with a facelift designed just for you.
What is a Deep Plane Facelift?
A facelift is a surgical procedure aimed at rejuvenating the mid and lower face and neck, addressing signs of aging like sagging skin, loss of facial volume, and deep wrinkles like marionette lines and nasolabial creases. Dr. Kapadia specializes in the deep plane facelift technique. Unlike a traditional facelift that tightens excess skin and superficial tissues, a deep plane facelift involves repositioning the deeper layers of the face, including the facial muscles and fat pads, to achieve a more natural and long-lasting result without looking "pulled" or "overdone."
Facelift With Fat Grafting
Fat grafting, also called fat transfer, involves harvesting excess fat from an area of the body like the abdomen or thighs through liposuction, purifying it, and then injecting it into specific areas of the face to restore volume. Dr. Kapadia can incorporate fat grafting in the facelift procedure for patients who want to counteract volume loss in areas like the cheeks, restoring soft, youthful contours while smoothing out and rejuvenating the skin through a facelift cosmetic surgery.
The Gold Standard of Facial Rejuvenation Surgery
What are the benefits of a Facelift?
When non-surgical methods of facial rejuvenation are not enough to reverse advanced signs of aging that injectables and lasers can't adequately address, a facelift can provide comprehensive rejuvenation. For our patients in Chicago facelift surgery removes excess skin and delicately resculpts the skin around the cheeks, chin, and neck for a smooth, youthful appearance.
A facelift addresses several concerns related to aging in the lower two-thirds of the face and the neck area. Some of the primary concerns that a facelift can target include:
- Sagging or Loose Skin. Lifts and tightens sagging skin in the cheeks, jowls, and jawline.
- Deep Wrinkles and Folds. Smooths out deep wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds running from the nose to the corners of the mouth and marionette lines running from the mouth to the chin.
- Loss of Facial Volume. Repositions and redistributes facial fat, restoring a fuller and more youthful contour to the cheeks, temples, and other areas of the face. Fat grafting can be incorporated into the deep plane facelift
- Jowls. Tightens the skin and underlying tissues, reducing the appearance of jowls and restoring a more defined jawline.
- Neck Laxity. Address neck laxity, vertical neck bands, or a "turkey neck" by tightening the neck muscles and removing excess skin, creating a smoother and more youthful neck contour.
Your Facelift Consultation
Having plastic surgery is a personal choice that deserves careful consideration and planning. Selecting the right surgeon to perform your facelift is essential to achieving beautiful results. It's a good idea to meet with more than one surgeon to get a sense of their experience level performing the facelift surgery, personal philosophy, and bedside manner. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Kapadia to learn how he can personalize your facelift treatment plan to your goals, what results you can expect from facelift surgery, and have all of your questions answered. Call or complete our online form to schedule your Chicago facelift consultation today!
Your Facelift Procedure
The details of your facelift procedure will be outlined in detail by Dr. Kapadia during the planning phase, ensuring you understand what to expect and how each step will contribute to your result. The facelift surgery is performed under general anesthesia and typically takes two or more hours to perform due to the complexity of the procedure. Most patients can return home the same day of their facelift surgery with someone to drive them and help around the house for the first day or two of recovery.
In the deep plane technique, facelift incisions are typically made above the hairline at the temples, extending down around the front of the ear and possibly into the hairline, allowing access to the facial tissues. Dr Kapadia then repositions the deeper tissues, including the facial muscles, fascia, and subcutaneous fat, lifting and tightening them to restore a youthful contour to the face. This may involve techniques such as securing the underlying layers with sutures or using tissue glue to hold them in place.
After the deeper tissues have been addressed, the skin is carefully redraped over the lifted facial structures. Any excess skin is excised, and the incisions are meticulously closed with sutures or other closure techniques.
Ongoing Guidance and Support
Facelift Recovery and Aftercare
Following a facelift Chicago patients be monitored in a recovery area until the effects of anesthesia wear off. You'll likely experience some swelling, bruising, and discomfort in the days following surgery. Dr. Kapadia will provide instructions for post-operative care, including how to manage pain, keep the incision sites clean, and when to follow up for post-operative appointments.
Dr. Kapadia emphasizes the importance of follow-up visits and remains available to answer any questions throughout the entire facelift surgery recovery process, ensuring optimal healing.
Confidence Looks Good on You
Facelift Results
After a facelift Chicago patients will start to see results as soon as the post-operative swelling and bruising subside. The full results of the facelift surgery may take several months to manifest as the facial tissues settle, and the healing process progresses. Sagging skin, jowls, and loss of definition along the jawline and neck are replaced with a smooth, sculpted profile. Facial hollows are replaced with plush, youthful contours. and deep creases and folds are lifted away.
Many patients look ten to fifteen years younger after a facelift. Dr. Kapadia's careful techniques and artistry promise natural-looking facelift results that enhance your unique aesthetic. Good skincare, careful sun protection, and a healthy lifestyle will help you enjoy your rejuvenated appearance for years to come!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Facelift surgery is focused on the mid to lower face and may be combined with another surgical technique such as a brow lift or blepharoplasty for more comprehensive results. A brow lift is designed to smooth out forehead wrinkles and reshape and lift the brows to counteract the signs of aging in this area. Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery or an eyelid lift, smooths and tightens the tissues of the upper or lower eyelids for a more youthful, alert appearance.
Modern facelift techniques promote an exceptionally natural-looking result that avoids the "windswept" look associated with a more traditional facelift method. The deep plane facelift method preserves and enhances your natural contours. Dr. Kapadia carefully analyzes your facial structure in order to sculpt the tissues in a way that is harmonious, balanced, and true to your natural appearance. You'll like you---only younger!
Like every surgical procedure, a facelift carries certain risks. These include anesthesia risks, post-surgical bleeding, poor wound healing, facial nerve injury, loss of skin sensation, fluid accumulation, infection, and permanent hair loss at the incision site. Working with a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Kapadia, who has extensive experience in the facelift procedure, is key to mitigating these risks. Good aftercare following your facelift is also important. Make sure to attend all post-operative appointments and reach out any time you have questions or concerns.
Individuals with more advanced signs of aging like sagging skin, jowls, deep creases, and hollowing may be good candidates for plastic surgery. While minimally invasive facial rejuvenation treatments can provide impressive results, plastic surgery offers a more profound transformation to restore the facial skin and the contours of the face and neck.
The total cost of a facelift can vary depending on the complexity of the plastic surgery procedure, the type of anesthesia used, and other individual factors. After your consultation with Dr. Kapadia, our office will be able to provide a specific cost estimate for your facelift surgery.
